http://gty.im/476636906 Manchester United have agreed a £13.1m deal with Hoffenheim to sign Brazil international Roberto Firmino, according to ESPN. United boss Louis van Gaal is a keen admirer of the Brazilian but thought his attempts to sign the forward had failed last month after negotiations with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim broke down. Reports of a shunned £18.6m bid were heavy in German and English press but those claims now seem to be proven false after a slightly less cheaper bid was accepted. The talented forward has attracted the attention of a number of clubs this season after impressing both at club…
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http://gty.im/473904848 Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has rejected interest from Real Madrid, according to Marca. The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant debut season England, the defender struggled to make an impact. Luis was forced to play second fiddle to Cesar Azpilicueta, and it appears he is hoping to return to Spanish La Liga. It is known that that the defender notified his former team-mate and close friend Joao Miranda of his desire to leave Chelsea, but it is understood that he has rejected a move…
http://gty.im/476353786 Manchester United have inquired about signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to AS. United boss Louis van Gaal has plenty of transfer targets this summer as he looks to expand on a relatively good season at Old Trafford. Raphael Varane has recently seen his future heavily debated at Real Madrid after failing to secure regular playing time due to the form of Pepe and Sergio Ramos. Both have been linked with a move to the Premier League, whilst Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain are also Chelsea have been extremely keen in the Frenchman with Jose Mourinho a…
http://gty.im/475369672 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has made Paris Saint Germain forward Edinson Cavani his number one transfer target. Having struggled to get the best out of Colombian Radamel Falcao and Dutch striker Robin van Persie this season, Van Gaal is desperate to provide Wayne Rooney with a suitable strike partner. United have solely relied on Rooney this season, although at times the England international has been forced to play in a more deeper role. A number of options have come to the forefront for Van Gaal with Cavani and Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane both linked. However, Kane is…
http://gty.im/476446150 Liverpool are set to pay Burnley £7m for Danny Ings who will join the Reds this summer, according to Liverpool Echo. The England international is set to join Liverpool this summer after agreeing personal terms but his move will cost the Merseyside club £7m, despite being allowed to leave Burnley on a free transfer. The recently relegated side installed a special clause in Ings’ contract which meant he could not speak with English clubs or agree a deal until his deal expired, however, his agreement with the Reds will now see the Championship side go to tribunal to receive…
http://gty.im/475073960 Former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen will be forced to return his Champions League winners medal after not playing in the competition for Barcelona. Vermaelen along with Claudio Bravo, Jordi Masip and Douglas must return their medals after not featuring in the tournament this season after UEFA called on Barca because they do not view them as winners. The Belgian central defender left Arsenal last summer for a move to Barcelona but made just one appearance in La Liga’s final game of the season against Deportivo. Injuries and the form of Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano have his chance of…
http://gty.im/470202006 Manchester United are hoping their relationship with Southampton will see them sign Morgan Schneiderlin this summer, according to Daily Mail. Both Arsenal and Spurs have been heavily interested in the French midfielder but have been told in recent weeks by the Saints that they will not accept anything less than his set asking price. The Saints have been firm in keeping the midfielder after seeing a number of key players leave the club last summer. The club are adamant that the 25-year-old will not leave for less than £25m, a fee that Manchester United are willing to pay and are said…
http://gty.im/475506522 AC Milan are set to beat Arsenal to Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, according to TalkSport. Various claims in Italian press say that Milan CEO Adriano Galliani will fly into Monaco this week to discuss terms over a summer deal. Those reports come after Arsenal failed to secure a move, seeing their latest transfer offer rejected by the Ligue 1 side. Since bursting on the scene for Spanish side Sevilla, Kondogbia has become one of the most promising footballers in Europe and has further impressed in Ligue 1 with Monaco. The box-t0-box midfielder was one of Monaco’s most frequent players…
http://gty.im/476446560 Arsenal and Liverpool are eyeing a move for Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, according to TalkSport. Having performed at a consistently high level for Juventus last season, helping them reach the Champions League final – Marchisio has attracted interest from a number of Premier League sides. Manchester United have been strongly linked in recent seasons with a move for the Italy international but it now appears that Arsenal and Liverpool will go head-to-head in a summer race. Marchisio will see his current deal expire next summer and it is understood that Juve chiefs are mulling over a cheap sale…
http://gty.im/475416856 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made Gonzalo Higuain his top transfer target, according to various reports in English and Italian press. The Argentine striker is expected to call time on his career with Italian side Napoli this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Higuain has been in sublime form for the Serie A outfit, continuing the same goalscoring exploits that made him a success with Spanish side Real Madrid. His desire to play in the Champions League nexct season has seen a number of Premier League sides interested, whilst Paris Saint Germain have also been linked.…